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It’s that time of year when people pull out their green tee shirts and get ready for St. Patrick’s Day. Wednesday is approaching fast so I hope you are getting ready to celebrate! If you are in Cork or Galway, this is the guide for you! Provided is a list of the best public houses your cities have to offer. So prepare yourself to have a great night out!

If you are in Cork, check out the Old Oak Bar on Oliver Plunkett Street. K.K. said “this place has something to offer everyone no matter the time of the day! In the afternoon it is cosy and warm and offers excellent lunches at great prices. It has TVs to watch matches and there is plenty of seating everywhere. At night it turns into a busy hot spot attracting an older crowd but is plenty of fun with great music. It is one of my favourite places in the city! Roisin said “The Old Oak is a very large pub, with a little bit of something for everyone. The meandering layout and nooks and crannys means that if you want a cosy corner by a fire then you can find it, yet there’s also a large dancefloor to strut your stuff on when the music demands it. It’s quite popular with tourists and locals, so it is a nice mix. Not too touristy, not too cliquey.” This sounds like a great place for St. Patty’s Day because you can mingle with the locals and the tourists in a great atmosphere! If you have already been to The Old Oak and want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day some place else try The Baily Bar on Courthouse Street. P.K. said “this is just a real fun place! I think this pub attracts the early to mid twenties age group. It’s spread out over 3 floors and is always very busy! The staff are very efficient… you would seldom be waiting very long for your drink! They always play the very latest in chart music and also some of the old classics that appeal to everyone! The DJ is fab… whatever you ask him for he will play! Great atomosphere here… highly recommended!” Killian said “The Bailey will always be an excellent spot for class parties and predrinks for nights out. It’s reasonably priced, near most of the clubs in the city, and they are always willing to provide jello shots and the like for parties.” Sounds like a great place to go if you are in your twenties! If you are looking for a crazy night out try The Idle Hour. Allison said ” The only expression for this place is “mad” - I mean that in a good way. If you’re out for a quiet night DON’T COME HERE - it’s ideal for meeting up with a gang if you’re out to have a laugh. As the night wears on it gets even madder. People dancing on chairs, tables and even the bar counter - great craic if you’re in the mood for it. I don’t think there’s another pub in Cork to compare it with, it really is unique!” Marmi said “This pub down in the dock area of Cork has been one of the highlights of Cork nightlife for quite a while now. Pubs like this, off the beaten track, come and go in popularity, particularly in Cork. However this one has staying power and its easy to see why. The place is mad. Every weekend it is full of people who are out to have a good time, the music is cool and gets louder as the night progresses which leads to the inevitable dancing on chairs and bar!” This sounds like the prefect place to go if you plan on having a great night on St. Patty’s Day.

If you are in Galway and looking for a great place to Celebrate try O’Connor’s Famous Pub. Niamh said If you haven’t been, you need to go!! The decor is something that you’ve probably not experience in a while - lets just say there wouldn’t want to be an earthquake or there would be a lot of missing limbs (as my cousin pointed out to me one night!). Excellent atmosphere, very cosy - especially in the winter when the fire is blazing. They usually have a singer with a guitar or playing the piano to make the place even more special. Friendly staff. You are guaranteed a good night.” Christine said “I can’t help but to just look around at all the cool stuff. It’s like the Old Spaghetti Factory (if you know what I’m talking about) on crack. Great big roaring fire, usually a good band playing, every stick of furniture and decoration in the place is an antique. It’s truly amazing.” If you are looking for something a little more traditional try the Salt House Pub. Christine said “They have an excellent selection of different specialty beers, try Aspall Cider the next time you’re in because it’s lovely, much nicer than Bulmer’s. It’s pretty cosy, and they don’t normally turn the music on stupidly loud like pretty much every other pub in this country, so you can actually chat with people around you.” Sounds like a great place to go with your friends if you want to catch up! If you are in Eyre Square stop into O’Connells Bar. Christine said “They probably have one of the nicest beer gardens in town. O’Connell’s is an extremely popular pub and I personally love the original decor. The huge range in the back room might be my favourite part. The historic interior, beer gardens, and the clientele are the draw of this pub - it doesn’t serve anything particularly interesting, but I suppose for a historic pub that makes sense. Nothing but good ol’ simplicity available. This could be the perfect place for a traditional St. Patty’s Day Celebration.

No matter where you decide to go I am sure you are going to have a great day! Happy St. Patrick’s Day everybody!